The players boarded a luxury jet as they made their way to the Big Apple, and seemed in good spirits before they travelled.

The Gunners were happy to pose for photos as they left Luton Airport and prepare to face former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and co on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger believes that this is the right time for the team to visit the States, following the US team's significant success in the World Cup this summer.

He told Arsenal.com: “I can tell you something I'm completely convinced of - before people didn't know who you were, but now every American guy I met knows Arsenal, knows England and knows the Premier League.